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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
601 State Route 224, Ottawa OH
5K
61–78°F · some rain risk
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2025
52–73°F
dry
2024
62–84°F
dry
2023
71–90°F
dry
2022
66–77°F
rain
2021
65–79°F
dry
2020
58–81°F
dry
2019
57–73°F
dry
2018
74–90°F
dry
2017
57–69°F
dry
2016
62–87°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Thunderstorms · 68–91°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 68°F · 10% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Putnam County Running Series
The Putnam County Running series is a connection between three local races in Putnam County: Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot 5k, Kalida Pioneer Days Friday 4 Miler, and the SPPS Foundation Run 5k. This event is sponsored by MercyHealth St. Rita's Medical Center.
Purpose of the Series
The series was created to promote and encourage Putnam County residents to live an active & healthy lifestyle. Each race benefits local organizations and charities in its respective community.
Series Info
- Participation Requirement: To take part in the running series participants must be entered into all three races.
- Registration Benefit: The best way to be part of the series is to sign up for the series all together at runsignup.com! You save $2 on each race's registration!
- Timing: Series cumulative time from the three races will be used to determine series placing.
- Awards: Top 3 overall male & female runners + top female & male masters runner from the series will receive special awards.
- Preregistration Bonus: All entrants that preregister for all three races will be guaranteed to receive a free quarter zip!
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